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Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off blast lifts Diamondbacks past Cubs

Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off blast lifts Diamondbacks past Cubs

Pinch hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run walk-off homer with two outs in the ninth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 in Phoenix on Tuesday.

Jordan Lawlar News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 25
Jordan Lawlar Exits Game vs Cubs After Being Hit in Head by Pitch

Jordan Lawlar Exits Game vs Cubs After Being Hit in Head by Pitch

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar cannot catch a break. In the eighth inning of the Diamondbacks' game two matchup with the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field, Lawlar took a 1-0 fastball up and in from Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25
Merrill Kelly has profane message for Cubs coach amid sign-stealing controversy

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly has profane message for Cubs coach amid sign-stealing controversy

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly has called out Chicago Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry for his alleged “B.S.” behavior.

Kevin Gausman fires 7 sharp innings as Cubs shut out Diamondbacks
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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25
Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo admits who’s wrong in Merrill Kelly controversy

Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo admits who’s wrong in Merrill Kelly controversy

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs turned a lopsided Monday night into one of the more heated scenes of the season, and by Tuesday, manager Torey Lovullo had walked back his side of it.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Clay Holmes News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 25
Diamondbacks Reveal New Lineup to Take on Clay Holmes and the Cubs

Diamondbacks Reveal New Lineup to Take on Clay Holmes and the Cubs

The Arizona Diamondbacks are aiming to stay alive in the playoff chase, and they'll have to stave off a series loss with a win on Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 25
Diamondbacks Catcher Retires Unexpectedly

Diamondbacks Catcher Retires Unexpectedly

The Arizona Diamondbacks' transaction logs announced a somewhat surprising retirement on Tuesday. According to those logs, one of the Diamondbacks' long-tenured catchers within the organization has chosen to step away.

Ketel Marte News / Burn City Sports / August 25
How will D-backs fans react to Ketel Marte’s return for Arizona?

How will D-backs fans react to Ketel Marte’s return for Arizona?

Ketel Marte’s return to the Arizona Diamondbacks will come with something no box score can measure: the reactions of D-backs fans after the situation surrounding his no-show in Boston.

Merrill Kelly News / Burn City Sports / August 25
Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly opens up about heated exchange with Cubs’ coaches

Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly opens up about heated exchange with Cubs’ coaches

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 7-0 blowout loss to the Chicago Cubs Monday night wasn’t just about the lack of offense from their side, but brewing anger between both teams.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Viral Sports News / August 25
Diamondbacks’ 26-Year-Old Catcher Abruptly Retires

Diamondbacks’ 26-Year-Old Catcher Abruptly Retires

Jeremiah Boyd, a 26-year-old catcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, has retired from professional baseball, according to an entry in the Minor League Baseball transaction log.

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 The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25
Craig Counsell drops mic on Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks’ fury over alleged sign stealing

Craig Counsell drops mic on Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks’ fury over alleged sign stealing

The showdown between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks reached a boiling point on Monday. In the 5th inning, Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly stared in the direction of Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry.

Merrill Kelly News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25
Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly alleges Cubs coach was relaying signs

Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly alleges Cubs coach was relaying signs

The start of the work week wasn’t very kind to the Arizona Diamondbacks. They were on the receiving end of a 7-0 demolition at the hands of the Chicago Cubs, and considering that the Diamondbacks are chasing a postseason spot, losses like this do not help.

Mike Soroka News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 24
When Diamondbacks' Michael Soroka Might Return From New Injury

When Diamondbacks' Michael Soroka Might Return From New Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka has had a rough recent stretch in terms of health. The right-hander, who signed on a one-year contract this offseason, was cruising through his 2026 season, until a glute strain forced him to sit out around six weeks.

Ketel Marte News / Field Level Media / August 24
D-backs target early next week for Ketel Marte's return from IL

D-backs target early next week for Ketel Marte's return from IL

Ketel Marte could be back in the Arizona lineup early next week, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday. Marte hasn't played since failing to show up for the team's game in Boston on Aug.

Zack Littell News / Field Level Media / August 23
Diamondbacks DFA veteran RHP Zack Littell

Diamondbacks DFA veteran RHP Zack Littell

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-hander Zack Littell for assignment on Sunday and reinstated right-hander Drey Jameson from the 15-day injured list.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23
Diamondbacks Designate Zack Littell For Assignment, Place Michael Soroka On IL

Diamondbacks Designate Zack Littell For Assignment, Place Michael Soroka On IL

The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Drey Jameson has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. He had been out since late July with right hip inflammation.

Ketel Marte News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22
Ketel Marte spotted at casino during Diamondbacks game

Ketel Marte spotted at casino during Diamondbacks game

Ketel Marte is spending some time at the casino while away from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Video emerged Friday night showing Marte at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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